Sr. Clinical Director

Job DescriptionTitle:Senior Clinical DirectorClassification:ExemptJob Code:476Job SummaryWorks within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency. Provides regional leadership and effectively manages multiple clinical programs. Assures regulatory requirements are met. Researches, reviews, and implements best practice principles.Develops and manages program budgets. Assesses opportunities for program growth and potential funding sources. Interfaces with external community partners, agencies, and county departments.Essential Duties1. Oversees management of direct service programs, assessing for strengths and needs.2. In concert with the outcome and evaluation department, analyzes outcomes for improvement opportunities.3. Participates in the identification of outcome measures.4. Negotiates and develops program proposals, negotiates, and monitors performance to program and outside agency contracts.5. Resolves issues with outside agency customers.6. Develops service programming utilizing best practices.7. Facilitates integration of staff efforts at all levels within programs and support teams.8. Assesses, evaluates, and manages risk.9. Manages and assures continuous development of the Director, Associate Director, Clinical Program Manager (CPM), and Program Supervisor management skills.10. Manages projects and service processes to develop and implement improvements in quality and efficiency.11. Ensures compliance with agency policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives.12. Collaborates with leadership to ensure the implementation of the agency''s vision and mission.13. Applies legal and ethical standards of Board of Behavior Sciences (BBS) licensing board in completion of work.Other Duties and Responsibilities1. Practices self-care, remains aware that others may be contending with stress, and treats others with grace.2. Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees are responsible for keeping job requirements up to date. This can include but are not limited to certifications, licensure, and maintaining a clear criminal record.Education Requirements• Master''s Degree (MA/ MS) in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling or related field required.Experience Requirements• Five (5) years direct clinical experience, of which three years experience in the area of children''s mental health required.• Three (3) years of clinical supervisory experience required.Preferred Qualifications• Business management and organizational development experience preferred.• Community-based program design and implementation experience preferred.Licensing/Certification Requirements• California licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Doctor''s Degree (PhD) preferred.Other Specific Requirements• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Child Abuse Index Check (CAIC) background clearance.• Valid California Driver''s license with two years experience driving and clean driving record may be required.Work Environment/ConditionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust addition, this position requires sitting, standing, walking, climbing, and kneeling.We comply with Assembly Bill AB1933, candidates are required to show proof of full vaccination (including Booster) to begin work. Candidates who are partially vaccinated, cannot begin work until they are fully vaccinated and waited fourteen days post second vaccine. Requests for Medical and Religious exemptions may be submitted post offer for consideration. Unvaccinated May Not begin work until:- Received one Johnson & Johnson or two Pfizer or Moderna and waited 14 days past the last vaccine.- Pfizer second dose - taken after 21 days = can start after 35 days from 1st dose -Moderna second dose - taken after 28 days after first dose = can start work after 42 days from 1st doseQualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Created: 2025-09-06